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Obesity and the new science of weight loss | Dr. Louis J Aronne

2024/6/27

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Obesity and the new science of weight loss | Dr. Louis J Aronne

ZOE Science & Nutrition

Introduction

Quickfire questions

What is obesity?

What’s the difference between overweight and obesity?

Why has there been such a quick rise in obesity?

Why it’s not just a lack of willpower?

The complexity of weight regulation

What is Leptin and why is it so important for weight control?

The brain’s role in weight regulation

Curing obesity in animal studies

Why hunter-gatherers did not gain weight

Natural experiments in weight gain and loss

How medications can cause weight gain

The impact of calorie restriction diets

Reducing diabetes risk through weight loss

Research into medications as a tool for weight loss

How well do weight loss drugs work?

The future of weight loss drugs

Will you regain the weight if you stop taking weight loss drugs?

Can obesity be avoided without the use of drugs?

Concerns about weight loss drugs

Shownotes Transcript

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ZOE Science & Nutrition

Introduction

Quickfire questions

What is obesity?

What’s the difference between overweight and obesity?

Why has there been such a quick rise in obesity?

Why it’s not just a lack of willpower?

The complexity of weight regulation

What is Leptin and why is it so important for weight control?

The brain’s role in weight regulation

Curing obesity in animal studies

Why hunter-gatherers did not gain weight

Natural experiments in weight gain and loss

How medications can cause weight gain

The impact of calorie restriction diets

Reducing diabetes risk through weight loss

Research into medications as a tool for weight loss

How well do weight loss drugs work?

The future of weight loss drugs

Will you regain the weight if you stop taking weight loss drugs?

Can obesity be avoided without the use of drugs?

Concerns about weight loss drugs

Shownotes Transcript

Obesity and the new science of weight loss | Dr. Louis J Aronne